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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.27, 324.61 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.27, 324.61 and 175.37 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.27 : 324.61 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.27/324.61 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.27x = 324.61 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.27x = 56,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,924.79/216.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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